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China’s coastguard has expelled Philippine boats from waters near the contested Scarborough Shoal, with Manila reporting a collision during the confrontation. Beijing said its coastguard acted lawfully and professionally after the Philippine vessels ignored warnings.

The Scarborough Shoal is located in the South China Sea, a critical maritime route claimed almost entirely by China despite an international ruling rejecting this claim. The Philippines, along with Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan, also assert competing claims over parts of the area, according to Al Jazeera.

Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe has died, weeks after being shot during a campaign rally in Bogota, Al Jazeera reported.

The 39-year-old right-wing opposition figure, seen as a potential candidate for the 2026 election, was attacked on June 7 and underwent multiple surgeries before succumbing to his injuries. His wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, paid tribute to him in an emotional message, vowing to care for their children.

Authorities arrested a 15-year-old boy at the scene with a handgun. He has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges, according to Al Jazeera.

Dozens of soldiers have been detained in Mali over accusations of plotting to overthrow the ruling junta. The arrests, carried out over several days, come amid growing political tensions and worsening jihadist violence in the north, BBC reported.

Military and transitional council sources told AFP the soldiers aimed to topple the government, with estimates of those held ranging from 20 to 50.

The crackdown follows the detention of former Prime Minister Moussa Mara and legal action against ex-Prime Minister Choguel Maiga. Junta leader Gen Asimi Goïta, who took power in 2020 and 2021, recently extended the transition period by five years, delaying elections until at least 2030, according to BBC.

Adidas Originals and US designer Willy Chavarria have apologized after their “Oaxaca Slip-On” faced backlash for copying traditional Mexican huaraches without crediting or involving Indigenous artisans, BBC reported.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the move and pledged legal support for the affected Oaxacan community. Adidas has opened talks with local officials on possible restitution.

Chavarria said his intent was to honor Oaxaca’s culture but admitted failing to work directly with the Zapotec community behind the design. Both he and Adidas have pledged to collaborate respectfully in the future, and promotional images of the shoe have been removed, according to BBC.

Bangladesh has reported 101 deaths and over 24,000 dengue cases this year, with experts warning infections could triple in August and peak in September, Reuters reported.

Experts say climate change, along with warm, humid weather and intermittent rain, has created ideal breeding conditions for Aedes mosquitoes, the carriers of the dengue virus.

The outbreak, driven by ideal mosquito-breeding conditions, is spreading beyond Dhaka, overwhelming rural healthcare.

Officials urge mosquito control, clean-up drives, and early treatment to avoid a crisis on par with the record 2023 outbreak, according to Reuters.

Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) organized an interaction on the topic of 'Growing Climate Crisis: What are the Solutions?' in Kathmandu on Monday.

During the program, experts pointed out the need of international cooperation to minimize the increasing risks and potential damage in the glacial watershed.

They emphasized that a cross-border early warning system is essential to reduce the risks and damages caused by the climate crisis, arguing that climate-related disasters are increasing the loss of life and property due to lack of international information communication and inter-agency coordination, reads a statement issued by NEFEJ.

Dr Chang Qiangong, Head of the Climate and Environment Department of the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), said that resource-rich studies and research are necessary to address climate-related events.

He said that if developed countries transfer technology and knowledge to underdeveloped countries, mountainous countries will benefit. Chang said, "Science diplomacy is indispensable for this. We are preparing to bring in foreign experts and conduct training to enhance the capacity of the Hindu Kush region in the event of disasters such as permafrost and avalanches."

Climate expert Dr Dharma Upreti said that international cooperation is indispensable as Nepal cannot solve the problem alone as multi-disaster incidents are increasing.

Stating that the climate-related incidents taking place in India and China can be a lesson for Nepal, he said, 'The risk of damage incidents increasing due to temperature increase in the Himalayan region has increased. International cooperation should be increased through climate diplomacy.'

Saying that early warning system can save lives as climate-related disasters can cause damage to other countries simultaneously, Upreti opined that such things should not be limited to policies and plans but should be implemented. He suggested that countries affected by climate risks should take joint initiatives to receive relief from the 'Loss and Damage Fund' ensured by the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COPC).

Avalanche researcher Shri Kamal Dwivedi stressed that Nepal needs to increase its capacity to mitigate climate risk events, and pointed out the need to increase studies in this regard as avalanches do not only occur when glaciers burst. 'We should be aware that not only large glaciers but also small lakes can pose a risk at any time,' he said. 'Glacial lakes formed 20-25 years ago are posing an even greater risk.'

Stating that there is a need to establish a special body to prevent multiple disasters and minimize damage, he discussed that the inability to assess the damage caused by avalanches and debris is affecting development projects, according to the statement.

National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority (NDRRMA) Environment Inspector Rina Chaudhary claimed that the authority is active in risk reduction and post-incident facilitation. She argues that the authority, being a coordinating body, is active in adopting risk reduction measures.

Other speakers at the program highlighted the need for coordination and collaboration to make early information dissemination regular and efficient in multi-disaster events. Former Newapas President Kasamus Bishwakarma and environmentalist Dr Binod Bhatta said that journalists and media outlets should be involved in timely training, workshops and follow-up on disaster mitigation events.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he felt both “fear and hope” ahead of this week’s US–Russia summit on the war in Ukraine, set for August 15 in Alaska. He said Washington had assured European partners it would consult them before the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Reuters reported.

Tusk stressed that Kyiv must be part of any peace talks and reiterated that borders cannot be altered by force. European leaders, including those from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, the UK, Finland and the European Commission, recently voiced support for Trump’s efforts to end the conflict, while urging continued pressure on Moscow and security guarantees for Ukraine.

The Wikimedia Foundation has lost a High Court bid to block parts of Britain’s Online Safety Act, which imposes strict rules on online platforms. The foundation argued that being classified under the law’s highest “Category 1” tier — requiring identity verification for users and contributors — would force it to drastically cut site access, according to Reuters.

Judge Jeremy Johnson dismissed the case but said Wikimedia could challenge the law again if regulator Ofcom wrongly designates Wikipedia as Category 1. Critics, including social media platform X and free-speech advocates, say the act risks overreach and censorship. The UK government defends it as vital to protecting children and tackling illegal content.